Assistant professor in educational assessment

Assistant Professor in Educational Assessment
Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged
Post Summary
For over twenty years, post‑graduate modules in Educational Assessment have been offered as part of the Master in Education, Professional Master of Education and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. These modules are core to all programmes and are an accreditation requirement for the Professional Master of Education and the Bachelor of Music Education. These programmes are the major flagship programmes of the school and Educational Assessment is a critical component in each of them.
The Assistant Professor in Educational Assessment will be responsible for delivering high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment in the field of Educational Assessment in Trinity College Dublin’s School of Education. The successful candidate will work with well‑established teams on our initial teacher education, masters and doctoral programmes in this critical area and support the future development of the field as part of the School’s strategic plan. They will have a strong background in Educational Assessment and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s postgraduate taught and research programmes including supervision at masters and doctoral levels. They will undertake research, knowledge generation and dissemination in the field of Educational Assessment.
Post Status
The specific purpose of this employment is to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from secondment. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.
Hours of Post
Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf
Salary
This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor merged Salary Scale (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
Equal Opportunity
At Trinity College Dublin we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non‑traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family‑friendly working environment.
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